Do you feel…

Alone and online GRE forums don’t help?

Lost and you need a little guidance?

Overwhelmed by a GRE study schedule?

Helpless trying to keep up with self-paced prep?

Distracted and you struggle to focus?

Don’t Suffer Alone Anymore!

Get All the Benefits of a Study Group... Without the Distractions

Why join a GRE study group?

  • Get Motivated

    Pre-commit to joining at a designated time

  • Eliminate Procrastination

    With sessions every week, you can keep your studies moving forward

  • Stay Focused

    Study together and stay on topic, with built-in breaks to ensure you aren’t overwhelmed

  • Be Accountable

    Alice and your fellow GRE students will see you join the sessions and help you study

  • Manage Time

    Make the most of your time with the Pomodoro technique

  • Improve Your Mood

    Meet other GRE students who are going through the same thing

  • Increase Productivity

    Come with a task and finish it

  • Access expert help

    Get your questions answered by me throughout the session and via email afterwards

How Study Groups Work

I will hold study sessions every week you can join online

You choose what you’ll work on

We study together, quietly. You can play your own music or background noise

I answer all questions in the chat

 FAQs

  • At the designated time, join the study group video call! Please keep your mic muted and video is optional. You will see a timer on the screen - study with us and take breaks together! Put any questions you have in the chat and I will do my best to answer them.

  • My idea for these study groups comes from the concept of body doubling, where you benefit from the presence of someone else to help you achieve your goals, especially for tasks which you may not want to do. Body doubling has been shown to help with increasing: motivation, focus, accountability, time management, mood, and productivity, and reducing procrastination.

    While the benefits are still being studied, it is popular especially for ADHD management.

  • Click here to buy lifetime access! You will then receive a password for the calendar page where you can see when the sessions are available. I will also email you weekly with times until you notify me that you no longer need to join!

  • Lifetime access to study groups currently costs $20 USD. Buy your spot here.

  • In my opinion, there are too many subscriptions available nowadays, and it can be a pain to cancel. I don’t believe in forcing you into another subscription, especially if you may need to change your test date or retake the GRE. Lifetime access makes most sense!

  • Click on the calendar page! It is password protected - if you have lost the password, please send me an email at alicechengre@gmail.com.

  • I will do my best to conduct study groups at a variety of times to accommodate as many people as possible across many time zones. The reality of this is that I cannot accommodate all time zones, especially if I am especially busy on certain weeks. If you find that nothing is working for you, please email me with a request and I will try to work something out! Remember as well that you have lifetime access to these study groups.

  • No! Since you have lifetime access to sessions, you just need to join the link when the time comes.

  • Not to worry! You are able to join any time - come late or leave early depending on your need. Just keep in mind I will be offering a timer to help pace you - it is suggested that you follow the timer but you do not need to.

  • Yes, you can join via any device. You might find that it is easier to have the study group on your phone so you can work uninterrupted on your computer - whatever works best!

  • No! In fact, please keep your mic muted to respect the other participants. Video can help keep you accountable but sharing it is always optional.

  • You are free to play your own music alongside the study group! Just be sure to mute your mic to respect those who would rather have quiet or other background noise.

  • The Pomodoro technique has been shown to improve productivity and maintain focus. I suggest that you follow the 25-5 minute pattern with the group but you can work independently as well.

  • I am available throughout the session via chat. In certain cases, I may answer questions out loud. You are always free to send me an email with questions at alicechengre@gmail.com!

  • In special cases I will offer discounts. I do occasionally accept private tutoring students for free for students who have financial need. Please check the free tutoring page to apply.

  • I do offer private tutoring! Check the private tutoring page for more information and to see the packages I offer. If you have already purchased tutoring and want to get study group access or vice versa, please send me an email at alicechengre@gmail.com!

  • These are primarily for GRE studying and I will only answer GRE-related questions. However, as you have lifetime access to these groups, feel free to join and work on other tasks!

  • Send me an email at alicechengre@gmail.com!